North Hollywood High School is a public high school in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is in the San Fernando Valley and enrolls approximately 2,500 students.
Serving 2,482 students in grades 9-12, North Hollywood Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Hollywood Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Hollywood Senior High School's student population of 2,482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
White, Blue, Grey
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Hollywood Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hollywood Senior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1879 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky, Siberian Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hollywood Senior High School's ranking?
North Hollywood Senior High School is ranked #1879 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are North Hollywood Senior High School often compared to?
North Hollywood Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Nuys Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Hollywood Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Hollywood Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Hollywood Senior High School?
2,482 students attend North Hollywood Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Hollywood Senior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hollywood Senior High School?
North Hollywood Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Hollywood Senior High School offer ?
North Hollywood Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Hollywood Senior High School part of?
North Hollywood Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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